The Jackie Robinson Story 1950
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What is The Jackie Robinson Story?
The Jackie Robinson Story is a 1950 biographical drama that chronicles the life of Jackie Robinson. The film traces his professional baseball career, specifically focusing on his time in the negro leagues and his subsequent entry into the major leagues.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1950
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 77 minutes
- Release date
- May 16, 1950
- Studios
- Eagle-Lion Films, Jewel Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Updated
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Overview
The Jackie Robinson Story is a 1950 biographical drama that chronicles the life of Jackie Robinson. The film traces his professional baseball career, specifically focusing on his time in the negro leagues and his subsequent entry into the major leagues.
Its cultural significance stems from depicting the first black player to play in Major League Baseball in the 20th century. The film is categorized as a drama and family movie with a duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A biographical look at the first black major league baseball player of the 20th century.”
- Features Jackie Robinson himself in the cast
- Covers his transition from the negro leagues to the major leagues
- Provides a historical perspective on the integration of MLB
- The film has a relatively short runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes
Watch it if you are interested in the life and career of Jackie Robinson.
This is a drama and family film with a runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes.
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Cast
Frequently asked questions
Who appears in the cast of the film?
The cast includes Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, and Louise Beavers.
What is the duration of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What specific parts of Robinson's career are covered?
The movie traces his career in both the negro leagues and the major leagues.
When was the film released?
The Jackie Robinson Story was released on May 16, 1950, in the United States.
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